Based on this...
Qi could only subtly guide his Jonin instructor while maintaining the highest level of vigilance. In any Danzo, Qi's view of Danzo had always been that nothing was surprising about this shady guy doing!
"After all, this is within the territory of an enemy country. It's perfectly fine to be a little vigilant. Look, even Ao-sensei and the others aren't letting their guard down. That's a basic principle of ninjas, Mei Terumi."
Qi smiled slightly as he spoke those words.
Mei Terumi's expression froze for a moment, then she rolled her eyes at Kei and said irritably, "Yes, yes, you're right, Kei-sama~"
Mei Terumi initially thought Kei was simply teasing her, which was a perfectly normal thought, since someone her age couldn't possibly have a truly mature and meticulous mind. Kei, of course, could also understand the underlying meaning in Mei Terumi Mei Terumi's words, and smiled helplessly, just as he was about to say something.
"!?"
Suddenly.
The sudden, chilling sensation caused Qi's expression to change drastically, and Mei Terumi opposite him, looked puzzled before she could even ask anything.
The three Jonin, Goro, Goro, Otokaze, who were standing in the surrounding area Jonin had a dark look on their faces at almost the same time.
"Enemy attack!"
Qing shouted those words in a sharp voice.
This caused the expressions of more than ten Genin, including Mei Terumi, Kisame, Shingetsu, to change drastically.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
Just as Kei, Kisame, Mei Terumi, Shingetsu, and more than ten others were assuming a battle stance under Ao's leadership.
In the area ahead.
Thirty or forty figures suddenly appeared, each dressed in a standard black suit, wearing different styles of animal masks, and exuding an extremely sinister aura.
" Konoha's Anbu!"
The man standing at the head of the group, Qing, immediately changed his expression.
The expressions of Otokaze and Goro, who were positioned on either side, also became extremely unpleasant.
These attackers were clearly elites from the ninja village; each of them exuded an aura that indicated they were at least Chunin, and quite powerful ones at that.
The aura of the six or seven people leading the group was no weaker than that of Qing and the others; they were clearly Jonin!
This is the lineup configuration.
How could the three of them not feel terrified, and how could they not feel angry?
'No, to be more precise, this should be someone from Root!'
Meanwhile, a different thought popped into Qi's mind, who was in the back seat.
He didn't believe the Third Hokage would send someone to intercept and kill them. Besides, there was absolutely no reason for it; Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't that kind of person. Only a scoundrel Shimura Danzō would do something like that.
However, Root nominally just a squad under Konoha's Anbu, so calling them Anbu members wouldn't be a problem at all.
This group of Root members was clearly there, heading straight for an ambush.
"Kill!"
As the encirclement was fully formed.
The Root member, wearing a cat-shaped mask and clearly the leader, spoke in a cold voice.
That arm that swung suddenly in response.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
The thirty or forty elite Root of the Root Clan in the surrounding area launched a fierce attack simultaneously!
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
First came a barrage of Kunai and Shuriken, flying in like a sudden downpour.
" Water Release: Water Formation Wall Technique!"
Earth Release: Rock Pillar Technique!
" Water Release: Water Ripple Jutsu!"
Water Release!
Water Release!
" Earth Release!"
The Mist Ninja below didn't need Ao's command; they all immediately Hand Seals and unleashed this escape technique that directly separated the area!
"Splash!"
"Boom!"
Layer upon layer of incredibly powerful defensive barriers formed in front and on both flanks.
"Thump!"
"Bang bang bang!"
It blocked most of the attacks.
However, some Shuriken and Kunai pass through.
Caught off guard.
Several Genin were injured, and blood splattered everywhere.
Then.
The elite Root who suddenly entered worked together seamlessly, forcibly separating all twenty Mist Ninja, including Ao and Kei, from the group below.
"Pfft!"
"Ah!?"
In a single glance.
"Wow!?"
Three or four Genin were already seriously injured or even killed on the spot!
"You bastard!"
In terms of both quality and quantity, an absolute and overwhelming situation has been formed.
A look of shock and anger appeared on Qing's face, but at this moment Qing was too busy to take care of himself!
Both Goro and Otokaze were entangled by a Jonin!
Furthermore, one or two Chunin were also involved in the attack!
There won't be any problems in the short term, but it's absolutely impossible for Qing to go and support others.
Including Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame, Shingetsu, they were all immediately surrounded and ambushed!
Especially Qi.
They received the same treatment as Ao and the others: a Jonin launched a frontal assault, while a Chunin provided cover from both sides!
" Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
This started with a massive fireball.
Although this wasn't a high-level Ninjutsu, its intense heat and enormous coverage area were remarkable.
"Smack!"
With a clapping of both hands.
That large amount of Chakra was directly extracted.
" Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
As the Hand Seals are completed.
The enormous waves that followed, impacting the water head-on.
"Boom!"
"Zzzzzzzzzzz!"
It easily swallowed the huge fireball, quickly extinguishing the flames. The huge plume of smoke that rose up spread everywhere, accompanied by an extremely loud bang.
The waves, their power slightly diminished.
They charged headlong into the two elite members of the Root Force opposite them.
" Earth Release: Earth Style Wall Technique!"
The slightly shorter Root Chunin on the left also quickly Hand Seals, and the ground trembled slightly afterward.
"Boom!"
A tall wall then rose from the ground!
"Bang!"
"Splash!"
The water was blocked in front, forcing it to flow to the sides.
Then.
These two members of the Root, one on the left and one on the right, pressed down on Qi's position in a pincer movement!
As far as the eye can see!
In less than a few seconds, the figure was closing in on them.
Qi's face remained cold and indifferent.
"Drink!"
With a light sip.
With a single palm strike, a cold blade materialized!